HMC815ALC5TR

The HMC815ALC5TR is a non-authority low noise amplifier that is part of the Hittite high-performance Microwave Guidance Interface (MGIF) family. This MGIF device is an integrated RF/ microwave amplifier IC, with a flat gain of 14.7-18dB over radio frequencies (RF) from 0.1 to 6GHz. The HMC815ALC5TR has been designed to provide high-performance designs and applications with increased accuracy at lower power consumption.

The amplifier is aimed primarily at applications that require high-performance amplification of digital and analog signals over bands that range from 0.1 to 6GHz. Examples of such applications are satellite communication systems, amplitude modulation receivers, wideband communication receivers, passive array antennas, and active array antennas for base station applications.

The HMC815ALC5TR is a device that features an internal reference voltage supply, temperature controlled oscillator (TCXO) input, and a frequency response that covers the entire range from 0.1 to 6GHz. The device also features a dielectric temporary synchronization (DTS) function, an integrated input amplifier, and a power-saving gated shutdown signal, which guarantees low noise performance and increases the device’s radio frequency (RF) performance, making it suitable for high-performance applications that need accurate amplification of digital and analog signals.

The working principle of the HMC815ALC5TR is based on a CMOS differential power amplifier circuit. The differential amplifier is designed to provide an ultra-linear gain of 14.7-18dB with a high degree of linearity and accuracy. This gain is temperature compensated and low supply voltage optimized, which significantly reduces power consumption and provides for improved system accuracy.

The HMC815ALC5TR also features an integrated digital control interface, which can be programmed to set the frequency response, gain, output power, supply voltage, and other parameters to help optimize device performance for specific applications. Additionally, the device also has an integrated temperature sensor, which can be read by a microcontroller for monitoring and compensating the device’s gain and performance.

Overall, the HMC815ALC5TR is a high-performance amplifier IC that has been designed specifically for RF and microwave applications that require low-noise amplification of digital and analog signals. The device features an integrated reference voltage and an integrated digital control interface, which makes the device suitable for wideband communication, satellite communications, radar and passive array antennas, and even automotive applications.